Church

Published
April 7, 2023

A dwindling Methodist congregation has put its Augusta church up for sale

Members of the Green Street United Methodist Church, built in 1828, said they do not have financial capacity to keep the property. They are looking to sell it to an organization that would use it to help people experiencing homelessness.
Published
July 26, 2022

After Supreme Court ruling, activists push prayer into schools

The fiercest advocates for church-state separation concede they were fighting an uphill battle even before the court's ruling because many districts already tolerated prayers being said in school.
Published
July 8, 2022

St. Patrick Church in Newcastle to Celebrate Restoration and 214th Anniversary on July 17
Published
June 24, 2022

From joy to anger, faith leaders react to Roe’s reversal

Reactions from America's faith leaders ranged from elation to anger after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that made abortion legal nationwide.
Published
May 13, 2022

Lisbon Falls church hosting annual plant, bake sale

Published
January 17, 2022

Somerset County Sheriff’s officials investigate crash into Madison church

The crash occurred Saturday at St. Sebastian Church on Main Street in Madison when a Toyota Prius slammed into the front entry way, causing extensive damage to the church and vehicle, according to Somerset County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell.
Published
July 30, 2021

Newcastle’s St. Patrick Church reaches restoration fundraising goal
Published
June 20, 2021

Maine congregations wrestle with reopening in the wake of vaccinations

Faith groups across the state are returning to 'a new normal,' knowing that some members may not be inoculated.
Published
February 23, 2021

Southern Baptists oust 2 churches over LGBTQ inclusion

The organization also kicks out two other churches for employing pastors convicted of sex offenses.
Published
October 26, 2020

Mainers benefit as region’s churches erase about $26 million in medical debt

United Church of Christ congregations across southern New England helped raise enough money to help almost 20,000 families nationally.